plate no. 5772

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu with Her Son, Edward Wortley Montagu, and Attendants

oil, canvasBaroqueportraitfiguresportraitinteriorlandscapecarpetcurtain

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering clothing details, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in the background landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the composition, paying attention to the placement and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background landscape and the interior elements.
step 03
Begin refining the figures, starting with the faces and then moving on to the clothing.
step 04
Add details to the carpet and other decorative elements.
step 05
Work on the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the faces and clothing, paying attention to the textures and patterns.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and details.

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · gold

Mix various shades of brown and gray for the background and interior. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix blues and whites for the sky.

techniques